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Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (HDSP)
Purpose:
Cabarrus Health Alliance’s Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program is dedicated to improving the quality of
life in Cabarrus County and the South Central Region of North Carolina through policy and environmental change.
By working with multiple partner organizations in settings across the 16 counties of the South Central Region
(
CLICK HERE to view the SC Region's counties), we are specifically addressing high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
and awareness of stroke signs and symptoms.
How the Community Benefits:
Creating a healthier community by reducing the impact of Cardiovascular Disease on residents.
Program Information: The HDSP program focuses on the following areas:
Continuing education for Healthcare Professionals to ensure proper blood pressure and cholesterol measurement,
awareness of racial and ethnic disparities of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and best practices in cardiovascular
care.
Encouraging local businesses to adopt a worksite wellness program and policies to educate employees on blood
pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke.
Partnering with African American churches and organizations to promote CVD education programs, regular blood
pressure screenings, and CPR training.
Partnering with local community groups and the media to increase public awareness of heart disease and stroke
prevention, risk factors, signs/symptoms, and treatment.
As of 2011, special emphasis is given to the ABC’s of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. The ABC’s stand for
the following:
A = Aspirin Therapy. Ask your doctor about taking aspirin once a day. Aspirin can help prevent
heart attacks and stroke.
B = Blood Pressure Control. Have your blood pressure checked regularly, and ask your doctor
what your blood pressure numbers mean for you.
C = Cholesterol Control. Have your blood pressure checked regularly, and ask your doctor
what your blood pressure numbers mean for you.
S = Smoking Cessation. If you smoke, talk with your doctor about how to quit.
S = Sodium Reduction. Have your blood pressure checked regularly, and ask your doctor
what your blood pressure numbers mean for you.
Contact:
Jessica L. Stone, MPH
HDSP Regional Program Coordinator
704-920-1214
jlstone@cabarrushealth.org
Additional Information:
www.startwithyourheart.com
http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/
http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html
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